Ron Paul, a current presidential candidate for the 2012 election, has lead an incredibly successful life and has a Net Worth of $4.9 Million. Originally from Pittsburgh, he served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force. He subsequently started his own private practice, trained in obstetrics and gynecology. Starting in the early 1970′s he developed a large interest in politics, and started to run for several offices. He won a special election to a vacant seat in the US Congress 1976, and continued to move up the ranks.
A consumate fiscal Republican, he has consistently rejected pensions that is given to all senators and congressman, saying it would be “hypocritical and immoral.” Needless to say, he would have a higher net worth if he would take the many government handouts and earmarks. He is currently one of the leading candidates for the Republican Party, as well as the oldest, but interestingly enough has a large portion of the younger demographic’s votes. A self proclaimed Libertarian, he could be described as one of the more moderate candidates hoping to win the White House.
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